For over 60 years, Pearl has been manufacturing the drums musicians all over the world trust to keep the beat. Building beautiful kits that look great and sound even better, Pearl has built a stellar reputation and continues to be on the forefront of drum innovation to this very day. Pearl was founded in 1946 by Katsumi Yanagisawa in Tokyo, Japan as a manufacturer of music stands. It wasn’t until 1950 that focus shifted towards drumming. From then on they have never looked back, constructing kits for other brand names as well as their own line of instantly recognizable drums.

Today, Pearl drums are played by some of the most recognizable names in the world of popular music. Mike Wengren of Disturbed, Matt Tong of Bloc Party, Pat Thetic of Anti-Flag, Chad Sexton of 311, Eric Singer of KISS, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Tommy Le of Motley Crue, Joey Kramer of Aerosmith, and more all keep the beat behind a set of Pearl drums.

When it comes to choosing the right Pearl drums for you, you should first decide on whether you need an entire kit or just individual pieces. Buying individual drums can be a great way to come up with a unique kit the suits your specific needs, whereas buying a packaged kit ensures you have a set of drums that will perfectly complement each other from day one.

If you’re a beginner who is looking for their first set, it is definitely worth checking out the Sound Check 5-Piece Shell Pack. This entry level kit is a great, and most importantly, affordable way to get started on the fundamentals without sacrificing quality. If you’re ready to kick it up a notch, try the VBL Vision Birch 5 Piece Shell Pack. This punchy kit hits hard with an impact you and your bandmates will love, whether you’re playing a ballad, a rocker, or anything in between. If, on the other hand, you’d rather buy separate drums, Pearl offers many snares, toms, and bass drums to mix and match however you see fit.

Pearl drums are great for all players. Whether you’re just developing your skills or headed out on the road, there is a Pearl kit here for you. Just grab some sticks, slide behind a Pearl kit and find out for yourself.